Is Raspberry Biscuits Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Maltesers
Maltesers's Raspberry Biscuits is reviewed here as a snack. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Palm Oil.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes milk chocolate and fortified wheat flour, but also contains palm oil and multiple sugars, indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains natural raspberry flavoring, enhancing the fruit profile without artificial additives.
- Fortified wheat flour provides added nutrients like iron and niacin, contributing to overall quality.
Concerns
- Includes palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Multiple sugars present, indicating a high level of sweetness and potential for overconsumption.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this snack, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Milk Chocolate safe in this snack?
Medium
Milk Chocolate is used here as base. Milk chocolate provides sweetness and creaminess, but its sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk Chocolate (45%) (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Skimmed Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Lactose and Protein from Whey (Milk), Vegetable Fat (Palm), Whey Powder (Milk), Milk Fat, Emulsifiers (Soya Lecithin, Polyglycerol Esters Of Interesterified Ricinoleic Acid), Vanilla Extract)
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Is Fortified Wheat Flour safe in this snack?
Good
Fortified Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fortified with calcium and iron, this ingredient adds nutritional value, supporting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin)
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a primary ingredient, contributing to high sweetness levels and potential health concerns related to excessive intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Palm Oil safe in this snack?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is used for texture and stability but raises sustainability concerns and is linked to health issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Fat (Palm)
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Is Natural Raspberry Flavoring safe in this snack?
Good
Natural Raspberry Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural raspberry flavoring enhances the product's taste profile without synthetic additives, supporting quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Raspberry Flavouring
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3951203
More from this brand: Maltesers products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , soya , wheat , gluten
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